Pomadasys punctulatus (Rüppell, 1838)
Lined grunt
Pomadasys punctulatus
photo by Jawad, L.A.; Al-Badri, M.E.; Fricke, R.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Caudal fin slightly forked; silvery in color, the back with a yellow-green iridescence, with a slightly irregular, longitudinal dark brown lines on about three-fourths of body; fins dusky, the caudal darkest; a diffuse blackish blotch on membranes anteriorly in middle of pelvic fins; palate and part of sides of mouth dull orange-red (Ref. 11441).
Biology:  Occurs inshore on rocky bottoms (Ref. 11441). Stomach contents of specimens collected from Iraq composed mainly of mollusks, sponges and tunicates (Ref. 97537).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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